A simple and gentle technique for reduction after anterior shoulder dislocation.

Background: Anterior shoulder dislocation (ASD) is a common sports injury. The goal of this study was to evaluate a new procedure for reduction after ASD with respect to success rate, the need for medication for muscle relaxation, sedation, and application of pain medication and put it into context to a systematic literature review.

Patients And Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the new method in 263 patients in an Austrian skiing area from December 2005 till April 2009.

Safety and feasibility of the laryngeal tube when used by EMTs during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Background: Ventilation is still one key element of advanced life support. Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) without training in advanced airway management usually use bag valve mask ventilation (BVM). Bag valve mask ventilation requires proper training and yet may be difficult and ineffective.